New Britain Herald Newspaper, June 18, 1921, Page 6

92,00 Three Montha Monta. At (he Fost Office at New Britals Becond Class Mall Matter. TELEPHRON P W CALLS: reulation books and Dress open to advertisers. THE ELEOTION, he impressive feature of yester- 's election of the 144 members of city meeting board to be chosen his manner, s that only between and five hundred people in this expressed their opinions as to should have the final word In city’s policies, especially in finan- matters. is statement should be modified. le only 400 or 500 votes were undoubtedly there were many had taken the trouble to read names written on the various s prepared as an ald to voters. ch persoms believed the people them satisfactorily. refrained from taking the trou- 0 wvote, believing that the slate d pe through. o preparstion of these slates pnted no one from voting for per- not mentioned thereon. This was made as clear as possible. been emphasized in the press, ty oficials, and by people who in preparing the slates. Men persons possessed the necessary ationa required notice of the election iven. There was need of haste. diste action s necessary on the and sower bomnds. Undoubtedly ayor will call a meeting of the eoting board at once to take on the fssuance of these bonds on the matter of the comfort n. The meeting may not be held 10 days have elapsed after the the fact remains, despite the day will be members, that the y of interest in the personnel of was discouragingly slight. the last presidential election were between twelve and thir- ousand votes cast, if memory Great were the lssues, to ba great was the campaign But tters to be decided by this city hg board, smaller as affecting untry, are great as affecting this affecting the dwellers in it. that 12,000 persons voted in sidential election, and that 500 esterday. Simple mathematics hat there will be about 11,500 in this city who will be in a n to criticizse whatever action y meeting board may take and rt that they had no haad in any of its members upon such one more case where the lack rest in civic matters has been Had there been a vote yes- ¢n _the amount of the tax rate, ot to e doubted that four or s five times the number of 500 have cast their ballots eagerly. it that, indirectly, is just the on which the people wera to I'he question of the public com- tion would have brought out r vote; the question of the two- system for the firemen. hese, and many more matters, vered In the election of yes- All such matters will be fin. ided by the board, 144 mem- which were elocted yesterday. t only 500 at the most liberal did4 vote. —— NO FIREWORKS. public amusement commission ded to have no fieworks dis- Walnut Hill park this year. be band and events to entertain, but none jaxpayers’ money will *‘go up in will concerts though the amount to be spent be extremely small, the decision a wise one. That such a dis- uld bring Irritation and possibly s too obvious almost to require t. The harm that would be uld come, not so much because xpenditures, but from the fact people would feel there was no 'ecognition of the position many are In financially at this time. cision, of apparently small im- in the concrete, is indeed im- when the sentiment which in- is considered. It is quite In with the spirit of the day; lon that reflects something pirit which prevalled on that ny years ago of which it is e rule to govern. he land should be united against all enemies. Consideration for all would save and protect all. Today there are many, many in the country who do not feel the temporary depression which affects so many others. There are many in this city whose life zoes on about as it did when the best of times prevailed. It is not the thought of those fortunate ones which inspires the feel- ing back of this decision. It Is the thought of the impropriety of spectacu- lar display, of tactlessly antagonizing the feelings of those who do feel the results of the depression, that has brought this decision, seemingly a small matter, but in reality standing for im- portant things. The masses of the people of this com- munity are the ones who most appreci- ate and enjoy such displays. The masses of the people would be the ones to resent any indication that their situ- ation was not recognized. A decision to spend some of the city money to cele- brate a day which is honestly cele- brated in the heart of every person loyal to this land, fireworks or no fire- works, would evince a failure to sym- pathizer with the embarrassing financial situation in which many of the people are placed. But, despite the temporary gloomy outlook which confidence in our city and our country compels all to believe is but temporary, the Fourth of July will be celebrated rightly 'with thankfulness that there comes that day to recall ity significance. No wise decision by a publie commis- sion to show due recognition of the wisdom of economy at this time, may take from the splendid thought and inspiration of Independence Day. PROPER LEAGUE ACTION. The Council of the League of N tions was presented with the matter of consideration of the question of mandates, in which the United States was Interested. The United States is not a member of the League. Wisely the retiring president of the League Council rec- ognized the significance of that fact. He recognized, also, the fact that the United States is represented by Ambassador Marvey on the Allied Suprema Council. For these reasons the retiring pres- ident sent a note to the Allies asking that they reach an agreement with the United States, being in & pogftion to do so, before the League takes action on the question. Thus in theory at least, the retir- ing prosident retained for the League the final word, after the practical re- sults shall have been accomplished. It is to be taken for granted that the decision reached between the Allies and the United States will be accepted by the Councll of the League of Nations, With no desire to wave the Stars and Stripes boastfully, but rather in solemn recognition of the important position this country holds as the key which is expected to unlock the complicated tangle of world affairs, one may assert that this action is one more—perhaps the greatest—evi- dence of the conviction held by Euro- pean governments that the co-opera- tion of the United States must be obtained at any cost. It is another proof of the confidence which Europe places in the fairness of this country; in its unselfishness. It is a recognition of the fact that the United States must have that which it demands be- cause it {8 known across the water that those demands, in the matter of mandates as in others, will not be prompted by a desire féor spofls of war, but only by the determination to have what is rightfully due this country, Meanwhile there comes no indica- tion from Washington how we will take advantage of this stage, set for our entrance with all the evidence of the prestige properly due the star of the cast. —_— THE OLD HOME. How many New Britain people are planning a visit to the old home this summer? How many men are going back to have a look at the house in which they were born; the old swimming hole they splashed about in when they were boys? How many New Britain women will see the old Town Hall where they went to their first dance—or perhaps it was the firemen’s hall? With what feeling will they view these memory spots? Will they go back feeling that they have accom- plished all that was desired by their young hearts when those “good-byes” were said? Or will they feel that they have failed—failed frightfully? Those fortunate enough to be able to plan such journeys into the past should not be deterred by the con- sciousness that they have fallen far short of the goal of their ambitions. They should make the trip. In the surroundings that, long ago, inspired all these youthful dreams of the sue- cess to be achieved, the good to be done, they should renew those pledges to themselves; they should seek again the Inspiration there felt un- consclously; they should renew their black? Why should we all in- tensify the melancholy tack our minds are apt to take when rain descends upon the land? ‘Why should we give ol' Colonel Blues a mournful, helpin’ band? Why shouldn’t all our bumbershoots be made o' yal- ler stuff, or red or pink or somée such hue which would put up a bluff that we feel just as cheerful when the clouds spread o'er the sky as we do when the warmin' sun is blazin® there on high? That ruminatin® pipe o' mine took note jest yesterday o' several umbrellas red which passed along the way. The hands that held’em up was white, the arms—but that's enough; the pipe-dreams jest surmised the folks that carried em wa'n't rough. Ths ain't no propaganda for the red or pink umbrell, for purpose that is practical the black may do as well. It's jest a ruminatin’ thought ‘hat rain keeps things alive; it shouldn't make us grouchy while it makes all nature thrive. S Try This On Your Wise Friend The number 45 may be divided into four parts in such & manner that if you add 2 to the first, sub- tract 2 from the second., multiply the third by 2, and divide the fourth by 2, the result will in each case be equal. What are the four parts? Answer to yesterday's: All four, will meet at starting point in one hour. —_— made all the ‘stronger by the knowl- edge the yéars have given. They should come back stronger to do. — THE LIMIT. One of the easiest things in the world to do today is to preach a long cermon on the text “Wed in haste; repent at leisure.” Easy is it also to dilate upon the divorce evil and to make many surmises as to what it is leading to. But possibly what is reported to have been an actual case happening in Chicago, will prove the best gort of an object lesson. A little woman brought a man into court alleging that he was her hus- band. Her first statement brings to light the bad results that may follow a flirtation. “We married,” she said in effect. ‘following a clothes-line flirtation.” If the man were hanging out clothes it was presumably for some- one else, which shows he had kind, domestic habits, but which shows also that he had no business flirting with a woman other than the one for whom he wag hanging out the clothes. After hearing this statement, the judge pointed to the alleged husband and asked the woman if he was, in fact, her husband. “Well, to tell you the truth,” re- plied the woman who had said pre- viously that the man had lived with her but a few days and had then de- parted taking many of her werldly possessions, ** we lived together such a short time that I never did get a good look at him.” “Discharged,” remarked the judge. The real significance of the incident lles in thé question it raises in the mind. Most women know their hus- band's appearance; most husbands know their wives by sight. But how many husbands, how many wives really know their life-partnérs, and how many divorces would there be if they did know them before marriage? Headline “Swimming Pool To Open Eaturday” somehow reminds of the Biblical story about the Red sea that did the same thing—but perhaps not on a Saturday. The keenness of hate's eyesight counterbalances love's blindness. A man's opinion of himself usual- ly is absolutely unbiased—by other's opinions of him. It is easy these days to practice thrift where the “No Credit” sign is displayed. —_— Never put off till tomorrow the thing you intend never to do at any time. The headline “23 Get Bath When Vermont Bridge Collapses” shows the silver lining to another cloud—per- haps they needed it. A “nifty”, thrifty lassie— Demure and dainty “peach”— May uso the eye that's glassy To show she's out of reaeh Of Tom and Dick and Harry, But one would be quite wrong To think she will not marry ‘When Someone comes along. The better one works under pres- MARES RANDOM OBSERVATIONS == ON — THE CITY AND ITS PEOPLE. Mayor Curtis’ local option idea for trolley and jitney corporation as ex- pressed before the Public Utilities commission in Hartford recently is evendently lest in the meshes of state laws and city ordinances The idea is a good one and should be held on to by the Mayor, although he let a council meeting pass without men- tioning & remedy for the Public Util- ities telling a city what it is and what it isn’t to do. The jitney question hits 75 per cent of our people, and it was the belief that not a few of our citi- zens were vitally interested whether they like fitneys or not. The Mayor evidently believes that the question 1s of no consequence, however he though enough of the Hartford-New Britain Jitney line hearing to be there, and he will hear more about the Arch and West Main stret lines ere long. If the importance of the question is the retarding infl ce, the Observer can throw & little light on the matter by saying that there are a few of his conatituents, at least, who go in jit- neys. Let's have a commission or com- mittee from the gouncil, and maybe trouble will be” saved. The traffic supervisor should at least be consult- ed on parking space for jitneys when the public hearing takes place. cee Commissioner Harry C. Jackson of the Public Play Grounds commission threw a bombshell in our midst when he stated that there would not be fire works at Walnut Hill ‘park this year. Of course the commissioner knows best, but 40,000 people have been known to ramble up Walnut Hill Wway on a Fourth of July night to see the pretty set pieces and to hear the bombs do their best. Commissioner Jackson is commander of the local post of the American Legion and he has seen the amount of want that THOMAS J. BANNIGAN exists in this city today, especlally among the ex-service men. He is to be congratulated on his stand. Mayor Curtis is fortunate indeed to get a man of Jackson's stamp for such a position. It is, riot the policy of the Observer to cogsratulate a person openly, so he will give the mayor an additional, pat on the back for having Jackson in his official family at the next meeting of the ways and means committee. cee Thomas J. Bannigan of Hartord, a former local man, has been honored by the National Executive Committee of the American Legion. He was ap- pointed a vice commander to take the place of Commander Emory, Banni- gan was a great friend of Commander LIGHTS AND SHADOWS By John J. Daly A ROOKIE’S REPORT They gave me a badge and a billy And a gun that was And they set me a beat On a down-town street loaded with lead— Where the tough-guys bury their dead. I hadn’t gone far on the journey ‘When a voice said, “I'll bump him off yet—" And all through that night, To the left and the right, I shot ev’ry shadow I met. When the town’s all asleep, but the sergeant, And the crooks are abroad in the land, Then it isn’t much fun To be packin’ a gun In the dark, when you can’'t see your hand. 8o I gave back the badge and the billy And the gun that was loaded with lead, And I bade 'em good-bye With a smile, and a sigh, And I'm ‘sieopin’ thelb nights in a bed. They can have all their badges and billies, With the stripes, and the helmets, and all. I completed one course On the officers’ force And 1 hope it's the last time I fall I'm finished for good with the public, With the terrible stress and the strife, And I'd like just to say That I'm in here to stay In the shelter of privateer life. FACTS AND FANCIES — BY ROBERT QUILLEN — = = History: A record of the thrilling events that boost taxes. No doubt it is called the spoils system because it spoils the service. There is no reason to believe that the pipe of peace is an old conduit. History tells us how long ancient Tyre lasted, but neglects to give the mileage. —_— The thing a mere man can't under- stand is why coming-out gowns are not made of outing. Pasy street is a place of residence; the adjective doesn’t refer to the method of getting there. Once in a while you find a man who can view his reflection after a shave and not think himself hand- some. If a girl must choose between mar- rying a genius and taking a job as chamber maid, she really hasn't any choice. —_— ‘The chief obstacle in the way of enforcing prohibition in New York, as we understand it, is liquor. Peanut: A ground pea that draws nitrogen from the air. Also a politi- cian who gets a living from hot air, A man never realizes how insigni- ficant he is until he makes the ac. quaintance of the stars. And he Early to bed and early to rise, and you won’t have to pull a sheet over your head to keep off the flies. If a nation is suffering from density of population, it can always start a little war and effect a cure. True love is the quality that keeps a girl from visiting a jeweler to learn whether the diamond is genuine. Marry in haste and hunt a house at leisure. The state of the world reminds us that the Prodigal didn’t begin to mend his way until he became a mendicant. —_— At times the motorist suspects that the only difference between gasoline and kerosene is five cents a gallon. We have a premonition that along about the third round Carpentier will begin to long for the placid battle fields, — The only dollar-a-year men now in captivity are the tight boys who give their wives that much spending money. It is admitted that the Chinese are more honest than other people, but they are rapidly learning Western culture. — If his love is growing cold, he doesn’t notice that she is getting fat; if he loves her still, he notices it but doesn’t care. —_— As Lincoln expressed it, you can ooy, And et Ng thai Capiain Bannigan's promotion be in <rder. Evry Buddie around the state knows Tom Bannigan, whother he is a Legion man or not, for their troubles were his troubles and they were sure of & cordial welcome when they went to Hartford to see him abgut vocational training or War Risk Insurance. There is one old lady in Hartford, at.least, who thinks he is second to none. She met him as she was sweep- ing the floors of one of the public buildings of Hartford. about this way. Tom saw the elderly ‘woman sweeping and remarked that it was hard work for her to be doing. She said it was, and then said that she was looking for a Captain Ban- nigan who could get her the war in- surance due her when her only boy was killed in action. Tom found that the woman was in want. He made a trip to Washington personally and ot the compensation which mounted up into four figures. The old lady did not know what to do with all the money so she did what she thought her boy would like—she spent it all on a tombstone for her Johnnie for someday he was coming home to her. It was Tom's duty to almost break the old lady’s heart by saying that she out to kee the money instead of spending it=—He did it for he ‘knew her Johnnie before he went to war and he knew that the boy would want his mother to have the money. He brought the mother around to his way of thinking—that's Tom. He secured the money from the Stone Cutting company. Many other stories could be “told about Tom’s experiences, he has been the center of all kinds of ex-service- men’s troubles. Already his name is being whispered in connection with National Commander to be elected at the next convention. There are many in this district who would like to see him go to congrthh. He was approach- ed on the matter of congressional honors at the last election but he re- fused to allow his name to be men- tioned. He was too busy straightening out the claims of his Buddiese. cen Summer vacation for the scholars has alost arrived, and New Britain will again have many of her students who have roamed to all parts of the United States. It is estimted that about i| 20 local boys will graduate from col- lege. There are ‘also about 10 girls who will complete a higher education. Of this 30, possibly 28 went to the New Britain High shool at some time during their preparatory yers. All the alumni have nothing but praise for their alma mater. The present gradu- ating class at the High school bas a reputation to live up to, agnd may it be as well represented in college as those of former years. tee The postmastership of the city of New Britain is beginning to be whispered about at this early date. Representative Richard Covert’s name has been brought up from time to time, although there may be a dark horse lurking in the shadows of Re- publican headquarters. Al. Marsh’s name has been talked of some, as has been for Mayor Quigley. Al other ocandidates have been keeping their names out of print successfully as can be seen. The matter does not come up for some time, and in the meantime W. F. Delaney continues to please all he comes in contact with. ses Now the legislature is closed— Senator Ed. Hall and Representatives Covert and Rutherford have changed their brand of cigars—They can af- ford better ones now. .e Band concerts are a pleasant pastime, are we going to have’ em this year—if not, why? and if yes, when? If not many, how many? and if many, GO O D. “en The Observer has noticed that lack of respect for the flag of the United States, seems to be prevalent among some members of the crowd along the street. There was a military funeral in town yesterday afternoon. The flag went and the symbol of the supreme sacrifice which the soldier had made, vet some of the men in line behind their fallen comrade were forced to yell at the men on the strect to take off their hats—some of them did and some of them didn't. The soldiers in line Wwere discouraged—they had a right to be. The actions of some of the men in not taking off their hats as the flag passed by was the discus- sion among many of the ex-service men last night, and they will not for- get the slight. A There are a lot of foreigners in this city and they should be taught a respect for the flag, first by men who profess to be Americans. A foreigner doesn't understand our custofs, and the Observer can only see dire results by the attitude of indifference to a United States flag in a military funeral of a fallen hero. An ex-service man is often criti- cized for fighting at the drop of the hat, and some of them were fighting mad at yesterday's show of lack of patriotismi, yet if they get in dispute about not taking off the hat to the flag they are blamed. “ve Home brew will brew home trouble. cee The landlord loveth a cheerful giver. What is bloom ? e S0 rare as a nose in see A wise man changes his mind, but a fool's wife changes his for him. cee Why not change it to Babe?” “Ruthless sse The road to war is paved disarmament intentions. cew The fatted calf is not worried by the prodigal Sims’ return. “se The Girl Next Door says many pictures of health are hand painted. e ‘When the modern girl “blushes all over,”” you can see for yourself. see with Time and tide is all that will not wait for a woman. “se To the four winds of the earth have been added two more - -Sims and Harvey. “oe The saddest words of tongue or pen *“The chickens re ln \ 2l el It all came | b ese A savings saccount is like a story—the longer it lives the Iarg grows. see - Arizona professor says peoplo as safe in Mexico as in any gt the Unitcd States. Are cond. Mexico as bad as that? see Hoad of National Refcrm B says many girls become confused their code of conduct when aj riding. Some cars would rattle y. s se Many a man besides an automo! ist is getting his bumps on P street. { e Have you ever noticed how acquainted the Chestnut street ti ley is? Just watch it some time & note how it bows to pedestrians 2iq the way. .. ‘The pinochle clubs have died o although they were all the go at d time. e We haven't heard of the Satulg night political club which met Frig night instead of Thursday . aig lately. 3 25 YEARS AGO | (From The Herald of That 3 - Councilman Frank M. Zimmerh and Miss Mary A. Herrman we married this morning at St. Pe church by Rev. N. F. X. Schneid A reception was held at the ho on Vine street. O. F. Curtis has purchased - Seymour property the other side the Black Rock bridge. The hackmen are asking for charge of $3 for a funeral and $2 weddings. ‘ The Philharmonic band appeared |} the new uniforms last night andp raded up and down Maple street. The fire commissioners are ting bids for a new roof on Eng Company No. 2. ¥ The Y. M. T. A. & B. society has hired the steamer ‘City of Lan rence” for the excursion to N London and Watch Hill on August 1 CLASS OF 84 WiLke: RECEIVE DIPLOMA Mary Alice Lynch, Grace Catherin Lynch, Ida Mary LaFlamme, Al Catherine Murphy, Marguerite Teres| Maloney, Elizabeth Ann : McAloo: Mary Mildred McCabe, Mary Agne McCarthy, Edith Mary McKnern Geraldine Imelda McEnroe, Alig Louise McAloon, Emily Clarissa M: conx, Florence Anna Noe, Lena Ger] trude Negrola, Mildred Francis Odel Florence Lillian Prill, Kathleen Mari Regan, Elizabeth Mary Rourke, Do othy Louise Reed, Isabell R Ralph, Leah Kathleen Romen Mary Francis Scalise, 3 Charles Victor Adolfson, Frederi Joseph Albee, Howard John Beloir) Frederick Isreal Bergeron, John Hi ary Conlin, Oswald Charles Connel}] John Edward Donlon, Thomas Josepi} Donlon, John Bernard Donlon, Loui Chares De Conti, John Bernard Dow: ling, Howard Francis Faulkn Charles John Fitsgerald, Henry Jo seph Fagan, James Joseph Har] John Joseph Howard, Robert * mett Kiniry, Edward Leo McAIS0n Lawrence Patrick Mangan, Williarmg Daley McCue, James Michael McIn] erney, Joseph Aloysius Meehan, Dan. fel Caesar Merline, Harry Patricl§ Moore, William Joseph O'Neil, Johr Joseph O'Neil, John Joseph Phalonj Alphonsus Joseph Pucci and Charl Thomas Rivers. “The class will be lead into i church by the following flower beard ers: Isabell Rita Ralph, Catherin Mary Schenck, Margaret Mary Gilll4] gan, John Edward Donlan, Robertf Emmett Kiniry, Harry Patrick] Moore. Gold medals for scholarship vw be awarded to Mary Anne Haren, Dorothy Louise Reed, Alice C.Lhur,’ ine Murphy and Lawrence P. Man- gan. Two $10 gold prizes awarded| by Daly council, Knights of Colum-{ bus, will be presented, one to Howard| John Beloin and one to Helen Maryj Harkins. Premlums for scholarship] will go to: Eileen Ryan King, Al- phonse Joseph Pucci, John Josegh Phalon, Doris Elizabeth Green, = dia Marie Spaccalute, and R Emmett Kiniry. Premiums for Christian Doctrine will be awarded to the following: Mary Gertrude Burns, Alice Mary) Lynch, Semira Teresa Bradinini, Harry Patrick Moore, Joseph Aloys- ius Meehan, James Michael McIner- ney, Isabell Rita Ralph, Susie Marie Di Cerbo, Geraldine Teresa Curtin, James Joseph Harkins, Edward Leo McAloon, Charles Victor Adolphson. Prizes for essays on Irish history,! given to Rev. W. A. Harty branch of the A. O. H.,, have been won byf Henry Joseph Fagan and Frances| Marie Harmon. Numerous honor- | able mentions for Irish history es- says are made. Among the soloists who are to be heard on the program prepared are: Philip J. Tormay, Willlam J. Rear- don, William Ross and James Don- ahue. Francis P. May will play a violin selection. Rev. John T. Winters will be cele- brant, Rev. Willam Krause, deacon, Rev. Walter McCrann, sub-deacon, and Rev. Willlam Downey master of ceremonies at solemn benediction, which is to open the commencement exercises. —_—— THOMPSON-PFIEFFER NUFTIAD Paul D. Thompson and Miss Ada Irene Pfieffer of 469 East street were married at 2:30 this afternoon at the home of the brid: Rev. Henry W, Maier, pastor of the First Congregs tional chureh, offciated. The coupls were attended by Mis® Elicn Andsr-